YOKOHAMA
YOKOHAMA
Do you like boats and sea-breeze? How about wide boulevards and quaint architecture? If so, we think you’ll enjoy Yokohama. This port city is the capital of Kanagawa Prefecture and accessible from Tokyo in roughly 30 minutes. Popular attractions include the large and bustling Chinatown, Landmark Tower observation deck and the Sankei-en Garden. Also fun are the Cup Noodle Museum, Yokohama Museum of Art and frequent events at the Red Brick Warehouse. To help you get around, check out some of our favourite things to do in Yokohama.
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Yokohama’s International Gateway: Osanbashi Pier, a.k.a the Yokohama International Passenger Terminal
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Oodles of Fun at the Yokohama Cup Noodles Museum
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The Mystical Taya Caves at Josen-ji Temple, Yokohama
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How to Ride the Bullet Train in Japan
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Yokohama Chinatown: A Complete Guide
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The Yokohama Gundam statue
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